Long term protective housing and counseling support for abused women and their children

(204) 982-2011    z Box 37015 , Winnipeg, MB, R2M 5R3    z alphahse@mts.net

Family violence/abuse takes on many forms and is commonly referred to as domestic violence, spousal abuse, or child abuse.

Domestic abuse can occur in all intimate relationships.  Whether a couple is married or cohabiting, same-sex or dating, domestic abuse can occur.  It also occurs in parent child relationships, extended family-child relationships, and sibling relationships.

Below are links with definitions and examples of different ways that domestic violence/abuse occurs.

        Emotional Abuse               Physical Abuse

     Cycle of Violence               Sexual Abuse

Additional Information on Abuse:

 Abuse Signs www.womanabuseprevention.com/html/abuse_signs.html

Abuse Facts www.womanabuseprevention.com/html/about_abuse.html